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THANK YOU! Thank you to all the volunteers, business owners, participants, visitors and, especially, the two U.S. Air Force pilots who flew the two F-15 fighter jets over Wasco during our annual Memorial Day celebration. That was soooo special! All of you make this such a successful event! And the weather was sooo perfect! ~ Carol MacKenzie, Wasco, Oregon. 541-442-5079.

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THE BRANDING IRON. If you are interested in job opportunities, please call (541) 565-0562 or stop by the restaurant in Moro. 6/10

LOWER DESCHUTES RIVER CWMA COORDINATOR.The Sherman County Weed District is accepting applications to fill 1 position: Lower Deschutes CWMA Coordinator. This is a permanent full-time position located in Moro, Oregon. Sherman County Weed District offers a competitive benefits package with a starting salary of $3,400.00 / month. Primary duties include: Coordinate daily activities of seasonal weed technicians; Coordinator with government agencies, local landowners and the general public; Surveying project areas for select weeds; Marking, mapping and collecting data; Writing and administering grants and reports; Manage computer-based GIS mapping program and data; Measuring, mixing and applying herbicides; Servicing and repairing project equipment. The Coordinator will work outside, often with inclement weather conditions and rough terrain, and in the office and public settings. Snakes and ticks are not uncommon while working in the beautiful Deschutes River Canyon. Experience in operating off-road vehicles, pulling a trailer, use of herbicides and computer skills a plus. The successful candidate must obtain their Public Pesticide Applicator’s license, OHV license and Boater’s permit within 3 months of employment. To apply, submit resume in word document to Rod Asher at scfire@embarqmail.com, fax to 541-565-3330, or mail to: Sherman County Weed District, 66365 Lone Rock Road, Moro, OR 97039. Contact: 541-565-3655. Applications due by June 10th, 2016, or until filled. 6/10

DESCHUTES RIVER WEED ABATEMENT TECHNICIANS (2). The Sherman County Weed District is accepting applications to fill 2 positions: Weed Abatement Technicians. These are full-time, seasonal positions with no benefits, $15.20/hour. Primary duties include: Surveying fields and canyons and identification of target noxious weeds; Marking, mapping and documenting data; Measuring, mixing and applying herbicides; servicing and repairing equipment. Weed Technicians will work outside, in the environment in all weather and in rough terrain. Snakes and ticks are not uncommon within the project area. The technicians will work as part of a team within the beautiful Deschutes River Canyon. Experience in operating off-road vehicles, pulling a trailer and use of herbicides is a plus. Successful candidates must obtain their Public Pesticide Apprentice license within 1 month of employment. For more information and to receive an application, contact Rod Asher at 541-565-3655 or scfire@embarqmail.com. Sherman County Weed District, 66365 Lone Rock Road, Moro, OR 97039. Applications due by June 10th, 2016, or until filled. 6/10

SCHOOL CUSTODIAN Posting Sherman County School District is seeking a qualified part-time Custodial candidate to work at Sherman County School in Moro for the 2016-17 school year. Benefit package included. Criminal record check and pre-employment drug test required. For information and application materials please email Jeanie Pehlke at jpehlke@sherman.k12.or.us

Duties The school custodian is responsible for performing custodial duties, minor maintenance and other miscellaneous duties in order to ensure that the school building and facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner.

ASSISTANT CHILD CARE PROVIDER: Part-time position available at ABC Huskies Child Care in Wasco. Experience preferred but will train. Must be a team player, child oriented and able to work flexible hours. For application and further details: 541-442-5024; email: abchuskies@yahoo.com. Employment Application is available on our website at www.abchuskiesdaycare.com.

INTERNET INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR(S).For a Sherman County resident. Seeking subcontractor(s) to install residential and commercial Internet connections. Basic knowledge of computer networking is necessary. Experience with satellite, cable or telephone installation is a bonus. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Install and configure (small) microwave radios, run cable, connect to client’s computer or home router. Provide paperwork to document installation, service, and repairs. Requirements: Valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Ability to work outside in small spaces and comfortable with (residential roof) heights. Contractor sets own hours but it may be necessary to work on a weekend in an emergency situation. Strong technical, customer service, verbal and written skills. Laptop computer, small ladder, normal hand tools, and Ethernet crimper and cable tester needed. Compensation is per job (installations) and per hour (difficult installations and service work). Contract employment for Sherman County residents. Please email resume to: resumes@arcticbay.com

SHERMAN COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Sherman County businesses & services may be listed on the Sherman County website at www.co.sherman.or.us under agri-business by town. Please contact Sherman County Administrative Assistant Lauren Hernandez lhernandez@co.sherman.or.us

OREGON PARKS & RECREATION EVENTS. Do you love to go camping? Would you like to share your love of the outdoors with others? The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking experienced campers to help volunteer at our Let’s Go Camping events this summer. Volunteers will have the opportunity to teach outdoor camping skills, serve as mentors to new campers and camp for free during the events. Events are scheduled at campgrounds throughout the state on weekends from June through August. More information and a list of events are at www.oregonstateparks.org. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, please contact Bobbie Lucas at 503-986-0751 or bobbie.lucas@oregon.gov.

WANTED:VOLUNTEER MURAL ARTISTS. Wanted volunteer artists to design and paint a mural for the wall by the new kitchen at Sherman County School in Moro. (This will not be the entire wall, just near the new kitchen entrance and exit doors.) We would paint the mural during summer months and have it ready for the new school year with beginning use of the new elementary school wing. Our theme is “Husky Diner.” Please contact Ree Ella at 541-565-3500. 5/27

LOCAL HOST FAMILIES for HIGH SCHOOL EXCHANGE STUDENTS. ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries: Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Japan, to name a few.

ASSE students are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture while they practice their English. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families. Host families welcome these students into their family, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich cultural experience.

The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. ASSE students are selected based on academics and personality, and host families can choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests.

To become an ASSE Host Family or to find out how to become involved with ASSE in your community, please call the ASSE Western Regional Office at 1-800-733-2773 or go to www.host.asse.com to begin your host family application. Students are eager to learn about their American host family, so begin the process of welcoming your new son or daughter today!

ASSE Western Region 1-800-733-2773 | NON POFIT #95-303-4133 | ASSE INTERNATIONAL (FORMERLY AMERICAN SCANDINAVIAN STUDENT EXCHANGE) IS A NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANIZATION. ASSE IS OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED AS AN EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM BY THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, WAS FOUNDED BY THE SWEDISH MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, COOPERATES WITH THE CANADIAN PROVINCIAL MINISTRIES OF EDUCATION, and the NEW ZEALAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. 7/29